Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to beat (someone) with their own weapon.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (standard) /ˈbit͡ɕ ˈvwas.nɔw̃ ˈbrɔ.ɲɔw̃/, (regional or dialectal, proscribed) /ˈbit͡ɕ ˈvwas.nɔm ˈbrɔ.ɲɔm/
  • Syllabification: bić włas‧ną bro‧nią

Verb

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bić własną bronią impf (perfective pobić własną bronią)

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) to beat someone at their own game

Conjugation

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Conjugation of bić własną bronią: see bić.

Further reading

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